Quit smoking before lung surgery: timing matters for recovery

NCT ID NCT06663020

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the length of time a person stops smoking before lung cancer surgery affects their risk of complications like pneumonia or heart issues. Researchers will follow 248 patients who recently quit or are long-term nonsmokers. The goal is to find the best timing for quitting to improve surgical outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty, Department of Thoracic Surgery

    Samsun, Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

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